Vulnerability identifier: #VU44041

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3105

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to the :first-letter pseudo-element. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 19.0.1028.0 - 19.0.1084.50

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External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=120912
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/05/stable-channel-update_23.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00005.html
http://osvdb.org/82242
http://secunia.com/advisories/49277
http://secunia.com/advisories/49306
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201205-04.xml
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5502
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53679
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027098
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15535

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.